​Actress Joey Darling is beginning a new season . . . of her TV show and her life.

Joey Darling’s life is finally on track. Her hit series has been picked up by a new network, her relationship with Detective Jackson Sullivan couldn’t be better, and she’s even bought a house. But right after taking possession, Joey discovers a dead body upstairs.

Joey knows she won’t have any peace until she figures out why a dead woman was left at her house and who killed her. And she desperately needs peace as the “normal” life she’s trying to establish quickly progresses from great to the brink of collapse.

The countdown is ticking as Joey must soon leave to begin filming. But one gaffe after another slows her investigation and makes her question her choices. The closer Joey gets to answers, the more someone is determined to make sure this season of her life is canceled—permanently.

I've been highly anticipating the next release in The Worst Detective Ever Mystery Series and Gaffe Out Loud is it. I loved it! Christy Barritt takes readers on another fun and romance filled adventure with everyone's favorite drama-prone TV detective actress Joey Darling.

I'm probably using the word 'favorite' too much but Joey really is my favorite Christy Barritt created amateur detective. She is fun, funny, and is such a relatable mess. By turns Joey makes me laugh, shake my head, and nod in understanding.

I enjoyed Gaffe Out Loud immensely. The mystery was good, kept me guessing even though I came close a time or two, and I loved the romance between Joey and Jackson finally getting its chance to bloom. This story is a real winner and I personally can't wait for the next crazy adventure that Joey finds herself in...

Edge Of PerilFog Lake Mysteries book 1by Christy Barritt

-From Goodreads-

​When evil descends like fog on a mountain community, no one feels safe.

After hearing about a string of murders in a Smoky Mountain town, journalist Harper Jennings realizes a startling truth. She knows who may be responsible—the same person who tried to kill her three years ago. Now Harper must convince the cops to believe her before the killer strikes again.

Sheriff Luke Wilder returned to his hometown, determined to keep the promise he made to his dying father. The sleepy tourist area with a tragic past hadn’t seen a murder in decades—until now. Keeping the community safe seems impossible as darkness edges closer, threatening to consume everything in its path.

As The Watcher grows desperate, Harper and Luke must work together in order to defeat him. But the peril around them escalates, making it clear the killer will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

​ASIN: B07KDZ61HL

Evil lurks in the shadows of Fog Lake...​

If you are looking for a wild ride where little is as it seems and very few people are as they first appear, where a diabolical hides in plain sight within a seemingly charming mountain town, Edge Of Peril will be a sure hit for you.

I freely confess that I am a Christy Barritt fan, have been for several years, so it really wasn't a big surprise when I couldn't even wait a few days after downloading this book to my Kindle before I just HAD to pick it up and read it. Edge Of Peril was every bit as good as anticipated and Christy Barritt kept me guessing and second guessing myself from beginning to end. I finally had the killer narrowed down to two suspects but for the life of me I couldn't decide between them, turned out one of them was the right person which was a good thing because I was really starting to question my powers of deduction.

Dark, gritty, and delightfully chilling, Edge of Peril is another great read from one of the best authors of faith-filled romantic suspense. So, step into the foggy night to hunt for a killer...that is, if you dare....

Just when Joey thinks she’s closer to answers about her father’s mysterious disappearance, more questions surface. The starlet is determined to find her dad and to put an end to the crazy stalker fan club trying to manipulate her decisions. But life has plot twists she can’t see coming.

Secrets abound—secrets from the most unlikely of people—and Joey’s had enough. She’s tired of flawed theories and abiding by other people’s rules. Doing what any good citizen would, she seeks resolution, knowing the stakes are higher than just herself.

Dangerous encounters meet the wannabe detective at every turn. As the end of one mystery draws close, it’s clear that Joey will either end up with the answers she seeks or find herself in the closing credits . . . for one final time.

In Flaw Abiding Citizen Joey, and readers, finally get many of the answers they've waited so long to find out. But, sometimes those answers bring up even more questions...

​I've enjoyed The Worst Detective Ever Mystery Series since the very first book. Every mystery, every quirky character, and every crazy situation that wonderfully flawed Joey finds herself stumbling into. I've ridden the highs and lows with her as she has searched for her dad, tried to straighten her life out, and has had two very different men in the wings, oh, and we can't forget that she has also stumbled over bodies at nearly every turn.

Flaw Abiding Citizen felt much like a satisfying conclusion to the series but I loved how author Christy Barritt, who is one of my favorites by the way, wove little threads of possibility toward more Joey Darling mysteries...or will she still be Joey DARLING?? You'll just have to find out for yourself....

Joey Darling, actress and detective by default, is reminded of this point daily. If only problems could be solved in sixty minutes, complete with commercial breaks, closing credits, and a catchy theme song.

Joey accompanies Detective Jackson Sullivan to a crime scene, only to discover she knows the victim. After a friend is accused of murder, Joey can’t refuse her help—however bumbling it might be. Unfortunately, she only seems to dig up more questions instead of desperately needed answers.

When a misguided fan offers clues, Joey discovers something much deeper than a single crime. But can she sort through all the various story lines to get to the truth? Or will one blooper after another put not only the investigation in jeopardy but her life as well?

​ISBN-13: 978-1978345430

​As answers come, Joey only has more questions...

Joey Darling really is The Worst Detective Ever, but, that is precisely why I love this series, and her, as much as I do. Her life is messy, she gets herself into the absolutely craziest situations, she's funny and frequently clueless, and she drives Jackson crazy with her stunts. But, oh, that's what makes this series so much fun to read!

Blooper Freak, all of the books have such fun titles, is the 5th book in the series and a delightful addition. It's a screwball comedy and murder mystery, with a dash of romance, all rolled into one.

Reading Blooper Freak only continued to solidify my growing belief that this is quickly becoming my favorite Christy Barritt series. And while Joey did manage to solve this mystery I am now even more anxious to find out more about the overarching mystery; where is Joey's dad, who is her Super Stalker Fan Club, and just what has she accidentally gotten herself into??? Only time, and more Christy Barrittbooks will tell...

​There’s no business like show business . . . especially when a killer is involved. Joey Darling’s local movie premiere was supposed to be a win-win for everyone involved. All the proceeds would go to the children’s wing at a local hospital, and the online buzz would create positive press for the area’s tourism. But things go awry when the event is sabotaged and Joey’s stunt double is seriously injured. Suspects seem sparser than quality G-rated movies, and police fear the intended target was actually Joey. Detective Jackson Sullivan and neighbor Zane Oakley—two men competing for Joey’s affection—insist on trading off guard duty until the bad guy is behind bars. To make matters even worse, Joey’s ex shows up right before the release of his tell-all book about his life with the Hollywood sweetheart. Someone seems determined to create real-life drama. But Joey isn’t one to be deterred. Though a movie-worthy villain wants to pull the plug on this production—and maybe even on a few people’s lives—Joey is determined that the show must go on.

Another wacky mystery starring The Worst Detective Ever, Joey Darling! OK, so this series is probably one of my absolute favorites from Christy Barritt. Join The Flub was a little different in that....I can't tell you that! You are going to have to check this story out for yourself if you want to know...

Anyway, Join The Flub was a great way to pass an afternoon, with the perfect blend of mystery and humor from the talented pen of Christy Barritt.

I tell you a little secret, at least for me, my opinion of Joey's two love interests really tipped the scales in favor of one of them....but who? That's another thing you'll have to read this book to find out!

​Hollywood sweetheart Joey Darling's adventures and mishaps continue in the third book of the charming mystery series set in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. My name is Joey Darling, and I'm a disgrace to imaginary detectives everywhere. When actress Joey Darling discovers a mermaid tail with drops of fresh blood on it while hiking in a remote nature preserve, she knows something suspicious is going on. As details surface, Joey realizes she's dealing with a problem she has encountered one too many times: someone desperate for fame who falls victim to a predator. With the help of her neighbor Zane Oakley and the opposition of local detective Jackson Sullivan, Joey hunts for answers, unaware of the deadly net in which she's about to entangle herself. Joey knows she's a fish out of water when it comes to cracking cases, but can she use her talent-acting-to help find the missing woman? Or will Joey end up swimming with sharks?

​ISBN-13: 978-1544816258

Joey can't help but stumble into trouble!

I really wondered when I picked up the first Worst Detective Ever Mystery Series book if I could possibly like Joey Darling as much as Holly Anna Paladin or Gabby St. Claire. I should never have wondered, this IS a Christy Barritt series after all. I've now finished book three, Safety In Blunders, and I am hooked on Joey, and this series, but good!​

​Joey is a a fun and quirky heroine, which also pretty much describes this book and series. Her life is a mess but that doesn't stop her from trying to help others...and risking her neck while she's at it...much to the chagrin of those closest to her.

Christy Barritt delivered just the right mix of funny moments, a little romance, and plenty of mystery and danger, to keep me interested, intrigued, and unable to put the book down. I enjoyed trying to solve Joey's latest mystery alongside her, and I was in for a few surprises. Definitely enjoyed Safety In Blunders and am looking forward to reading book 4 in the series!

RelentlessA Raven Remington Novellaby Christy Barritt

​You've read about her in the Worst Detective Ever mystery series. Now Raven Remington comes to life in this novella that's written as if it's a TV show.

An ex-CIA operative. A top-secret mission. Danger that lurks at every turn.

Raven Remington is facing her most challenging mission: protecting the man who may have killed her sister. The former spy is still trying to integrate into life as a civilian and figure out whom to trust. With each passing day, the task becomes more difficult.

Can Raven figure out who is trying to assassinate the man—the senator—she’s been tasked to protect . . . or will surprises hidden just below the surface destroy life as she knows it?

*Relentless is based on the fictional TV show starring Hollywood starlet Joey Darling from The Worst Detective Ever mystery series.

​ASIN: B078C5DDLJ

​This heroine packs a real punch...

Relentless is one action-packed novella! A quick and exciting read that will leave readers gasping and wondering if their own instincts have derailed a little.

Readers of The Worst Detective Ever Series will know that heroine Joey Darling is an actress who played the character Raven Remington on a show with the same name as the title of this book. Written as if it were an episode of Relentless, Christy Barritt takes her readers on a hair-raising ride that will leave you wanting more!

​When a Polar Plunge goes terribly wrong and someone dies in the icy water, former TV detective Joey Darling wants nothing to do with subsequent investigation. But when her picture is found in the dead man’s wallet and witnesses place her as the last person seen with the man, she realizes she’s been cast in a role she never wanted: suspect.

Joey makes the dramatic mistake of challenging the killer on camera, and now it’s a race to find the bad guy before he finds her. Danger abounds and suspects are harder to find than the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island. But when Joey finds a connection with this case and the disappearance of her father, she knows there’s no backing out.

As hard as Joey tries to be like her super detective alter ego, the more things go wrong. Will Joey figure this one out? Or will her reign of error continue?

​Joey Darling is a quirky, mixed up, messed up, actress with a penchant for getting in trouble. And so begins another delightful mystery from the very talented pen of Christy Barritt. Thrills and chills, literally, abound in Reign Of Error! Hard to put down and a lot of fun to read!

There is something endearing about this flawed heroine. She makes mistakes, shoots off her mouth, big time in this story, and she has a past that isn't exactly pretty. But, oh, is she fun to read about!

Reign Of Error is another great addition to The Worst Detective Every Mystery Series. Fans of mysteries and cozy mysteries will definitely enjoy this series, it's sweet and sassy, funny and chilling. All the ingredients for perfect read under a fluffy blanket.

​Tasked with figuring out who left a baby girl at the Houston FBI office, Special Agent Tanner Wilson has only one hint—his ex-girlfriend’s name written on a scrap of paper. But child psychologist Macy Mills doesn’t recognize little Addie, and someone’s dead set on abducting her…even if it costs Tanner’s and Macy’s lives. And with Addie and Macy as targets, Tanner’s new mission is to protect them both—at the risk of his own life and heart. Macy will do anything to help him find who’s after Addie, and make amends for her past mistakes. But for their reunion to become a second chance at love, they must find a way to survive the danger threatening to tear them apart.

​ISBN-13: 978-1335490117

​Tanner & Macy are little Addie's only hope...

Each time I pick up a new Christy Barritt book I am reacquainted with the delight of a story filled with chills, thrills, and plenty of romance! The Baby Assignment more than proved that rule and I enjoyed every minute spent within the pages. This book had lots of twists and turns that left me guessing!

Fans of Christy Barritt, and Love Inspired Suspense, will be sure to love this first book in the new Baby Protectors continuity series! So, grab your copy of The Baby Assignment and spend some fun time trying to figure out who is after baby Addie and why...before it's too late!

​Joey Darling, better known to the world as Raven Remington, detective extraordinaire, is trying to separate herself from her invincible alter ego. She played the spunky character for five years on the hit TV show Relentless, which catapulted her to fame and into the role of Hollywood’s sweetheart.

When her marriage falls apart, her finances dwindle to nothing, and her father disappears, Joey finds herself on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, trying to piece her life back together away from the limelight. A woman finds Raven—er, Joey—and insists on hiring her fictional counterpart to find a missing boyfriend. When someone begins staging crime scenes to match an episode of Relentless, Joey has no choice but to get involved.

Joey’s bumbling sleuthing abilities have her butting heads with Detective Jackson Sullivan and kindling sparks with thrill-seeking neighbor Zane Oakley. Can Joey channel her inner Raven and unearth whodunit before she ends up totally done in? And where is her father anyway? Can she handle fame, or is disappearing into obscurity the wiser option?

​Another winner from one of my all-time favorite mystery/romantic suspense authors! You absolutely cannot go wrong in choosing any Christy Barritt book to read. Every time I read one it quickly becomes my new favorite and, of course, Ready To Fumble fell right into my usual pattern.

Joey is such a quirky and flawed character that you can't help but like her. While most of us aren't movie-star gorgeous like she is, we can still relate to the fact that her life isn't pristine and perfect, in fact, it's a mess.Christy Barritt has a real knack for penning zany characters who find themselves in some pretty wacky and even dangerous situations. Murder has truly never been so much fun...at least for readers...

Ready To Fumble is a wonderful start to a new mystery series from one of Christian fiction's most talented authors. It's a book, and a series, that you won't want to miss!

Dark HarborLove Inspired Suspense​by Christy Barritt

​-From Amazon-

​THREAT OF EXPOSURE

​Someone wants reporter Madelyn Sawyer to leave the small coastal town she's just arrived in—even if it takes hurting her. But she won't give up her goal of investigating Waterman's Reach's new police chief that easily. Madelyn assumes that former big-city detective Zach Davis—who some believe is a murderer involved in a drug-trafficking ring—is behind the threat. Who else would have a motive? But as bullets fly Madelyn's way, it's Zach who keeps saving her life. The closer she gets to the truth, the more she wants to tell the handsome lawman why she's really in town. But if she does, will she lose his trust…and any hope of surviving long enough to bring the real killer to light?

​ISBN-13: 978-0373677580​

​Someone wants them both gone...

Another exciting Love Inspired Suspense adventure from one of my all-time favorite authors, Christy Barritt! I love trying to figure out the villain(s) along with the characters, it's probably the best part of reading suspense/mysteries, but I have to admit that with Dark Harbor I was close, so close, and still totally missed it.

​You really can't go wrong in picking Dark Harbor, or any Christy Barritt book really, as your next read. And, hey, these little Love Inspired books are the perfect size for catching up on those summer reading programs and book challenges.

​Disillusionedby Christy Barritt

​-From Amazon-

​Nikki Wright is desperate to help her brother, Bobby, who hasn’t been the same since escaping from a detainment camp run by terrorists in Colombia. Rumor has it that he betrayed his navy brothers and conspired with those who held him hostage, and both the press and the military are hounding him for answers. All Nikki wants is to shield her brother so he has time to recover and heal.

​But soon they realize the paparazzi are the least of their worries. When a group of men try to abduct Nikki and her brother, Bobby insists that Kade Wheaton, another former SEAL, can keep them out of harm’s way. But can Nikki trust Kade? After all, the man who broke her heart eight years ago is anything but safe…

​Hiding out in a farmhouse on the Chesapeake Bay, Nikki finds her loyalties—and the remnants of her long-held faith—tested as she and Kade put aside their differences to keep Bobby’s increasingly erratic behavior under wraps. But when Bobby disappears, Nikki will have to trust Kade completely if she wants to uncover the truth about a rumored conspiracy. Nikki’s life—and the fate of the nation—depends on it.

​Usually when I get a new book, no matter how it arrives, whether I picked it up or in the mail, I have such a large To-Read pile that I can't start on it right away. Disillusioned came in the mail, it sat there all morning, it called to me all afternoon, finally by evening I could resist the siren's song no longer. Whoa! Christy Barritt is one of my absolute favorite authors but she really outdid herself in this one! Hard to believe but it was even better than the book before, Dubiosity, which, until now, was my favorite Christy Barritt book. Disillusioned's heart-pumping danger, intrigue, and romance quickly ratcheted up to favorite status in only a few pages. I've not read many political thrillers, and that's more what this story seemed to be, but I was totally hooked by this one. Not a single moment of dry dialogue, Christy Barritt keeps the tension high and the story moving at break-neck speed. Truly, if you love this author or just love edge-of-your-seat stories you totally do not want to miss Disillusioned! No one are as they seem and the villain may not be who you think it is....

Joey Darling, better known to the world as Raven Remington, detective extraordinaire, is trying to separate herself from her invincible alter ego. She played the spunky character for five years on the hit TV show Relentless, which catapulted her to fame and into the role of Hollywood’s sweetheart. When her marriage falls apart, her finances dwindle to nothing, and her father disappears, Joey finds herself on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, trying to piece her life back together away from the limelight. A woman finds Raven—er, Joey—and insists on hiring her fictional counterpart to find a missing boyfriend. When someone begins staging crime scenes to match an episode of Relentless, Joey has no choice but to get involved. Joey’s bumbling sleuthing abilities have her butting heads with Detective Jackson Sullivan and kindling sparks with thrill-seeking neighbor Zane Oakley. Can Joey channel her inner Raven and unearth whodunit before she ends up totally done in? And where is her father anyway? Can she handle fame or is disappearing into obscurity the wiser option? Get Ready To Fumble your way through this enchanting new series.

ISBN-13: 978-1542378420
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Ready To Fumbleby Christy Barritt

​I’ve wanted to write the Worst Detective Ever series for more than two years, but I had too many other books under contract to start it. That means that for two years, I was constantly jotting down ideas and scenes. I’ve been chomping at the bit to get these books written!
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I have a house on the Outer Banks, where the book takes place. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed researching the book, talking to locals, and doing ride-a-longs with the local police department. It’s such a beautiful area.
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The idea for this series all started with the series title: The Worst Detective Ever. I thought: It would be fun to do a mystery series with that title. But what would it look like? Why would someone be a reluctant detective? Not long after that, washed up TV detective Joey Darling was born.
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​Christy Barritt is an author, freelance writer and speaker who lives in Virginia. She’s married to her Prince Charming, a man who thinks she’s hilarious–but only when she’s not trying to be. Christy’s a self-proclaimed klutz, an avid music lover who’s known for spontaneously bursting into song, and a road trip aficionado. She’s only won one contest in her life–and her prize was kissing a pig (okay, okay… actually she did win the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Suspense and Mystery for her book Suspicious Minds also). Her current claim to fame is showing off her mother, who looks just like former First Lady Barbara Bush.
When she’s not working or spending time with her family, she enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and exploring small, unsuspecting towns where people have no idea how accident prone she is.
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Reading and history have been my passion since early childhood when my parents encouraged both. I was introduced to Christian fiction around age 4-5 while listening to radio drama adaptations of books by great authors including Janette Oke. I have been a voracious reader and avid library patron ever since. I started Tell Tale Book Reviews in December 2012. I am also an active volunteer in the areas I hold most dear, library, museum, and pets. Hobbies include a small bead jewelry business, watching classic movies/ TV, listening to Irish/Celtic music, and autograph collecting.

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